Hotels.com has introduced a dedicated business travel experience designed to make hotel reservations faster, more relevant and more rewarding for professionals who arrange their own work trips. Available from September 1, 2026, through the Hotels.com website and app in supported markets, the feature allows users to activate a personalised business mode whenever they need accommodation […]
JetBlue is preparing to launch BlueFirst™, a new domestic first-class experience combining spacious seating, personalised technology, premium dining and priority airport services. Available to book during the autumn, BlueFirst will operate on routes where JetBlue’s Mint product is unavailable. The first aircraft featuring the redesigned cabin is expected to enter service later in 2026. The
Zostel has entered India’s premium accommodation market with the launch of Zo Selections, a new social-hospitality concept created under parent company Zo World. The new vertical has debuted with Zo Selections Jaipur by Zostel, offering stylish private rooms and higher-end accommodation categories, including suites with jacuzzis. However, the concept retains the community interaction and shared
Aman will enter South Korea with Aman Seoul, an ambitious urban development bringing a luxury hotel, private branded residences and an exclusive Aman Club to Seoul’s prestigious Gangnam District. Created with Shinsegae Property, the asset management and property development business, Aman Seoul will overlook the Han River from Cheongdam. The neighbourhood is widely recognised for
Jamaica’s hotel industry faces a significant digital distribution shift following the launch of hotel reservations within Google AI Mode in the United States. The technology allows American travellers to discover, compare and book supported accommodation through a conversational search experience. Google began rolling out the booking capability on August 27, 2026. Users can describe their
Minor Hotels has appointed Jason Marques as General Manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, one of Lisbon’s most distinguished luxury hotels. He will officially assume the position on September 1, 2026, bringing more than 20 years of international hospitality experience to the landmark property. Marques will oversee the hotel’s continued growth while strengthening its reputation for
Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad has appointed Balwant Singh Sajwan as its new Executive Chef, strengthening the hotel’s culinary leadership. The appointment is expected to enhance food quality, menu development and guest-focused dining at the property. Chef Balwant brings nearly two decades of hospitality experience to the role. His career spans luxury hotels, international restaurant operations,
Federal prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida have formally unsealed a grand jury indictment charging a 16-year-old minor as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. The criminal charges stem from the death of 18-year-old Florida resident Anna Kepner, who was found deceased aboard the Carnival Horizon
United States-based operator Princess Cruises has officially restructured its Asian commercial operations, closing direct sales channels in Taiwan. Despite the operational adjustment, official statements from maritime and transport authorities confirm that scheduled port calls across key gateways like Keelung and Kaohsiung will proceed as planned without disruption. The company announced through official notifications that the
Global leaders and diplomatic bodies have issued coordinated statements condemning recent missile and aerial drone strikes across the United Arab Emirates. Regional governments and international aviation authorities have voiced deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia, warning that maritime and aerial security disruptions pose serious risks to global travel hubs, regional commerce, and international
Global maritime leadership has issued a critical warning regarding Australia’s position in the international travel market, cautioning that local operations risk stalling while global passenger volumes hit record highs. Speaking at an industry event celebrating the commencement of the Australian summer wave season, Cruise Lines International Association President and CEO Charles “Bud” Darr highlighted that
Ultra-luxury ocean travel company Seabourn has officially opened reservations for its flagship 2029 global voyage, titled “2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons”. Scheduled to sail aboard the intimate Seabourn Quest, the expansive 138-day itinerary spans more than 32,000 nautical miles across five continents. Departing from Miami on January 7, 2029, and concluding in
